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Boris Johnson takes aim at Labour for lack of nuclear energy Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As the crippling energy crisis rages on as gas prices soar, the Government is scrambling to find alternative sources of power that can help to drive down bills. One clean alternative is nuclear fusion , which has been dubbed a “Holy Grail” energy source – but the code behind generating this process is yet to be cracked. Related articles Russia's plans are now 'doomed' as Putin 'awakens sleeping giant' Lifeline for millions as goldmine of cheap, reliable and green energy It works by generating electricity by using heat from … [Read more...] about UK unveils nuclear fusion plant set to generate limitless energy and £11bn economy boost

Douglas Fraser Published 27 April Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Businesses do not have the householders' protection of an energy price cap, though many have been helped by fixing their prices last autumn, before the surge in prices began. That lasts, for many, until autumn, and now is the time they are finding out how much more they will have to pay. Some, in Glasgow, are rebelling. Some firms can pass on extra costs to customers, including energy suppliers themselves. But for others, they face the daunting task of absorbing costs or losing custom. Barista and businessman Robbie Gray had enough of the soaring electricity bills for the Canary Girl Cafe. "It's like staring into the abyss and not knowing what's coming," he says. "I'm not the kind of person who's afraid of their bills, but the last few months, I've dreaded that little brown envelope coming through the … [Read more...] about Now businesses face soaring energy bills

Published 11 March 2020 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Business bodies have called on the Welsh Government to match UK Budget measures to help firms in England as the country deals with the spread of coronavirus. Business rates in England will be abolished for retail, leisure and hospitality firms with a rateable value below £51,000. Business rates are devolved to Wales. A Welsh Government spokesperson said it would consider how any extra funding could be best targeted. There are currently 19 confirmed cases of the virus in Wales but it is expected to spread much further. On Tuesday, Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide Wales with the necessary funding to cope as he warned "enormous strain" could be placed on public services. Mr Sunak also announced that firms in England who already had full small business rate … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: ‘Wales must match Budget’s small business help’

Brexit: Boris Johnson branded a ‘dictator’ by Blackford Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info When Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in late July, he had a clear intention to up the UK’s Brexit preparations in order to commit to pulling the UK from the EU on October 31. As part of this effort, he appointed Leave campaign mastermind Dominic Cummings as his chief political aide, who was tasked with ensuring a strict regime. Under the new administration the Government introduced Friday night meetings with Government aides and also initiated daily meetings at 8am and 7pm for No.10 staff. Related articles Brexit LIVE: MPs win vote forcing Boris to … [Read more...] about Boris praised by civil servant for ‘re-injecting energy’ into Brexit after lacklustre May

The amount you can earn before having to pay national insurance (NI) has been raised from today, a move Boris Johnson has described as the "biggest tax cut in a decade" to help with the rising cost of living. The government says 30 million people will benefit to the tune of £6bn collectively from the shift in the threshold, which has risen from £9,880 to £12,570. It would save a typical worker £330 over 12 months and take 2.2 million people out of paying NI contributions altogether. The PM told his cabinet on Tuesday - just hours before the shock resignations of Sajid Javid and chancellor Rishi Sunak - that the measure was part of a £37bn package of support the government had put in place to help families face down the rising tide of everyday expenses from fuel and food to household energy. Read more: How does the NI change affect you? Advertisement The rate of inflation has hit levels not seen for 40 years - and is set to surge further … [Read more...] about Cost of living: ‘Biggest tax cut in a decade’ takes effect to help 30 million people

Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Sri Lanka's energy minister has issued a stark warning over the country's fuel stocks as it faces its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years. On Sunday, Kanchana Wijesekera said the nation only had enough petrol left for less than a day under regular demand. He also said its next petrol shipment was not due for more than two weeks. Last week, Sri Lanka suspended sales of petrol and diesel for non-essential vehicles as it struggles to pay for imports like fuel, food and medicines. Mr Wijesekera told reporters that the country had 12,774 tonnes of diesel and 4,061 tonnes of petrol left in its reserves. "The next petrol shipment is expected between the 22nd and 23rd [of July]," he added. 'Living in my car for two days to buy fuel' What's behind Sri Lanka's petrol shortage? A shipment of … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka energy minister warns petrol stocks about to run dry

MILLIONS of people on Universal Credit won't get the £650 cost of living payment all at once. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the extra cash would be dished out as part of a £15billion emergency package for low income households. More than eight million households will receive the help, which will be paid in two instalments. The first instalment is worth £326 and will land in bank accounts from 14 July - payments will be staggered from there. But the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) say applicants may not receive money at the same time. The DWP say it's because there are millions of payments that need to go out and they can't all be processed on a single day. Read More On Universal Credit BENEFICIAL DATES Three Universal Credit changes in July and August you need to know about SAVINGS BOOST Millions on Universal Credit missing out on free cash worth £1,200 - are you? The first half of the … [Read more...] about Warning to millions of people on Universal Credit as £650 cost of living payment WON’T hit bank accounts in one go

South Korea's new President Yoon Suk-yeol has wasted no time in committing his administration to resurrecting the nation's nuclear energy sector. This marks a dramatic policy reversal from his immediate predecessor, whose approach was condemned by both sides of the atomic energy debate. Yoon was recently in Europe for the G7 and NATO summits, where he held meetings to promote South Korean nuclear energy technology. The issue was discussed with the leaders of Poland and the Czech Republic — both of which are close to selecting contractors for their new nuclear power plants — while Britain, Romania and the Netherlands are also seen as potential customers. "We will go all in to win orders for nuclear power plants," Choi Sang-mok, senior presidential secretary for economic affairs, told reporters in Madrid this week. 'Contradictory situation' "For the past five years, we saw a contradictory situation where at home we were seeking to go nuclear-free, but overseas we were … [Read more...] about South Korea returns to nuclear power

Families on low incomes are enduring a “year of financial fear” and making grim choices such as falling behind on bills, going without essentials or taking on expensive debt, a report has found. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) said the cost-of-living crisis and a decade of social security cuts and underfunding are taking a heavy toll. It used a survey of about 4,000 people on low household incomes in May and June (the bottom 40%, which equates to an income of under £25,000 for a couple with no children), for the report. Rather than making the trade-off between heating or eating, one in five (21%) low income households were unable to do either – going without enough food as well as being unable to keep their homes warm, researchers found. Six in 10 (60%) had gone without essentials since the start of 2022, or, had cut down on or skipped meals, or gone hungry in the previous 30 days. Recommended Over £130m handed to housing providers named and … [Read more...] about Families on low incomes suffering ‘year of financial fear’ – charity

Live Updates Today is Day 26 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine rejects Russia's ultimatum in Mariupol . Russia said people could leave the besieged port city if they surrendered. About 300,000 are trapped. Strategically important Mariupol has been turned to rubble with weeks of Russian shelling, with 90 percent of buildings estimated to be damaged. Olena Zelenska , Ukraine's first lady, tells citizens in the city: "Please hold on, dear people, I beg you." In Kyiv, shelling that struck a shopping mall has reportedly left eight dead. Across Ukraine, about 10 million have fled their homes, according to the United Nations' refugee agency; about 3.4 million traveled abroad . Joe Biden will seek to rally U.S. allies in Europe this week, speaking with leaders in Germany, Britain, France, and Italy later Monday. He will travel to Belgium on Wednesday for a NATO emergency meeting about the war and then visit with Polish President Andrzej Duda in … [Read more...] about Ukraine War: Chernobyl staff rotate after working 27 days